Seven Students Graduate the Intensive Education Academy

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IEA's 2016 Graduates

IEA's 2016 Graduates (Posted by cconnery1, Community Contributor)

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Students typically arrive at the Intensive Education Academy (IEA) with struggles, perhaps academic, social or behavioral. With individualized support and nurturing guidance, these students are able to find success. Accomplishments for these students are all the more fulfilling.

IEA is pleased to announce the graduation of seven students: Duncan Borreil, Angel Cintron, Jacob McCollum, Noah Saavedra, Ainsley Snook, Kiley Spiewak, and Stephanie St. Marie. Some graduates will be continuing their education at local universities and community colleges, while others will be partaking in community programs. Others will be entering the workforce.

During Tuesday's ceremony, Angel Cintron was awarded the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence. A certificate signed by President Barack Obama and issued by the U.S. Department of Education for a student's academic excellence was presented. Additionally, Duncan Borreil, Evan Roccapriore and Tino Martinez were awarded the Presidential Award for Academic Achievement for their outstanding educational growth, improvement, commitment or intellectual development. The Vice Commander of American Legion Post 96 of West Hartford attended to present Jacob Markowitz with the Citizenship Award.

"Make lemonade from lemons," said Head of School, Jill O'Donnell in her address to the graduates, "Take control of the sails of your ship. You have already accomplished so much, don't let anything stop you from accomplishing more."

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